ArticleFrontiers in pediatrics2025
Evaluation of the quality of care in pediatric hospitals in the Gaza Strip using the WHO integrated tool: the healthcare providers' perspective.
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- Factors influencing access to primary healthcare services for refugee children under five in the Palestinian West Bank: a qualitative study with female caregivers.BMJ global health · 2026Article
- Healthcare providers' insights on pediatric care quality in Gaza hospitals: integrating evidence-based practices and illness management, health information systems, and referral efficiency.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- Assessment of preoperative and intraoperative patient safety measures in government hospitals in the Gaza Strip: The nurses' perspective.SAGE open medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: This study aimed to assess the quality of pediatric care in Gaza Strip hospitals using the World Health Organization (WHO) integrated tool. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 before Gaza war, with a census sample of healthcare providers at three major governmental pediatric hospitals: Al-Nasr, Al-Durra, and Al-Rantisi. Data were collected through an interview-based questionnaire, and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 26. Results: A total of 336 participants were included (59.5% male, 40.5% female). Of these, 13% were pediatricians, 16% general doctors, 1% pediatric nurses, and 70% were general nurses. The overall total scores for healthcare providers' responses to the eight WHO quality standards was 29.5%; in addition, it was varied across hospitals: Al-Nasr (29.1%), EL-Rantisi (31.9%), and Al-Durra (28.4%). The lowest score was for Standard VIII (8.3%), related to the physical environment, while the highest score was for Standard V (70.9%) related to rights of children. Statistically significant differences were found for standards I, II, IV, VII, and VIII between the hospitals ( Conclusion: The study revealed suboptimal pediatric care quality in Gaza Strip hospitals. The lowest scores for the healthcare providers, was 8.3% for standard (VIII), which pertains to the physical environment, emphasizing the need for infrastructural improvements, while the highest scores 70.9% was for standard (V) shows the providers respectful view and acts for children rights without discrimination. There is a need to prioritize upgrading the physical environment and ensuring the availability of essential resources, such as water, sanitation, and medical supplies, to enhance the overall quality of care for children in these hospitals. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers and healthcare professionals working to improve pediatric care in Gaza.
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